The Rise of Kansas City | A Conversation With Mayor Quinton Lucas

[@movingtokc]

Looking to buy, sell, relocate or invest in Kansas City?👇 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

[@dwilburn]

What part of Denver?

[@movingtokc]

I last lived in Arvada, but also resided in Longmont, Lakewood and Littleton during my CO stint.

[@dwilburn]

@@movingtokc Lakewood, Littleton, and Saudi Aurora for me.

[@johnbersuch1767]

Great job Kyle. I love this kind of content for our city!

[@movingtokc]

🙏🏽

[@CybeargPlays]

I’m happy to hear that Mayor Q is looking to address the Missing Middle with town homes and row homes. That’s the type of house I’d be interested in.

[@movingtokc]

🙌🏼

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching!

[@wigs9848]

KCMO is lucky to have a young, smart, passionate, approachable Mayor like Quinton Lucas. Too often Mayor's are older and out of touch. As a fellow Millennial, He seems to understand what it takes to keep moving the positive momentum of the city forward, and trying his best not to leave less fortunate residents behind. And Kyle is a great promoter of the city/Metro/region in addition to a realtor Nice interview. Onward and upward, KC. Looking forward to the streetcar expansion(s) 🍻 P.s. Kyle, you look far too young to have a 17 year old and 2 other boys! You're doing things/living right 👍🏻

[@movingtokc]

@wigs9848 Definitely! I don’t agree with all of his politics, but it’s refreshing to have a mayor like Q. I appreciate the compliment and thank you for watching 🙏🏽

[@wigs9848]

@@movingtokc yeah you're never gonna have a "perfect" politician anywhere. But if a city has a Mayor as set on putting KC on the map/awareness of all of the good things happening, and trying to make it as good of a city as it can possibly be, he's doing a much better job than most. Like you mentioned he's all over promoting the city whether it's the opening of the new soccer stadium, KC Chiefs celebrations, etc. He seems to put in a lot more hours into the job than most milquetoast mediocre mayors heheh As Mayor Q mentioned, other cities such as (nearby to me) Buffalo with the NFL Bills are getting over $800M in public money and it's another friggin outdoor stadium! Should be retractable roof for that price of taxpayer money. Sports stadiums are a taxpayer shakedown but if you can capitalize on outside tourist dollars filling the hotels, bars, restaurants, local shops for events then you get some benefits back. Looking forward to watching all of Kansas city's progress. 🍻

[@rwiksell]

First off: Beatifully shot and edited. It's a visual delight. Secondly, strong questions. You're a legit journalist. And lastly, Q is a hard-core baller. He has done wonderful things for KC but he is GOING PLACES. So comfortable in his own skin, a brilliant mind and an empathetic manner. We are so fortunate to have him. Love your videos!

[@movingtokc]

People have said I’m also a pretty great realtor in case you were wondering 😉 I’m all seriousness, thank you for the kind words. This has been months in the making and the final result far exceeded my expectations.

[@arnoldziffel4943]

Q may be a baller, and he may be going places. But as a Kansas City resident, the first word that comes to mind when I think of this place is “violence”. Q hasn’t done much about that.

[@aslanyo]

I went to Slaps last May, 2023. Big portions. And definitely good.

[@movingtokc]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Potato-mu7nu]

KCKS represent

[@user-to7hd6bh2e]

Kansas City Missouri Will Always be on the RISE! KCMO ALL DAY!

[@movingtokc]

🙌🏼

[@mrjgilbert]

Excited about the vision for recreation and improved access to the river! Years ago when I would tell people I was going to kayak on the river people would say “it’s gross” and “why would anyone want to do that?” It’s the reason the city exists, and I agree with Mayor Lucas that world class cities embrace their natural features. Great conversation!

[@BST4321]

I’m so Kansas City. Was born in the 816 on 8/16 at 8:16pm was 9lbs even or better known as 8lbs 16oz and named after KC legend George Brett.

[@ronnmozz]

Your blood is BBQ sauce and all of your bones are rib bones!

[@movingtokc]

😂

[@ang8574]

That’s actually dope ❤❤

[@benjaminfortney9655]

Very cool video, great to see you in with the mayor. Vacant land tax, and getting something done about those vacant properties are huge, hope to see some movement on that.

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching!

[@PurpleHippoCinema]

Great interview and a great watch! Love hearing there's still hope for the south loop park and love hearing the idea of a vacant land tax

[@movingtokc]

Yes! I’m very excited for the South Loop!

[@DevonDoesTech]

Awesome video, thanks Kyle!

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynnesolski8037]

Rocking the KC shirt! Another great video! Love your energy!

[@movingtokc]

Thank you Lynne!

[@jackdetweiler3442]

This is great Kyle. I wouldn’t be upset if you and mayor Q had an annual/ biannual interview like this.

[@SatireGamingSleuth]

Keep the river wild and protect the fish that live there

[@Lteeno_heet]

It baffles me that locals, especially residents of Kansas City, Missouri, do not know that KCMO city limits extends into 4 different counties. Platte, Clay, Jackson, and Cass.

[@Jonsolski18]

Fantastic interview Kyle! So cool Mayor Q took the time to sit down with you! His vision for future Kansas City is exciting, and he really understands what is important to folks who live here.

[@movingtokc]

Appreciate you Jon! Big things on the horizon for this city!

[@EJofKC]

Incredible interview with the QL

[@movingtokc]

Thank you!

[@samanthamckeachnie9532]

I’m excited for the future of KC! Thanks for the video. Concise, interesting, informative. Great job.

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching!

[@shartblart]

you should’ve asked him what he’s going to do for our homeless kansas city citizens. or if he’s gonna address the fact that the police department wont do anything about a domestic terrorists frequently setting fires and bombs off in the west plaza.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Best comment

[@andre-le-bone-aparte]

Great Video, excellent content - helpful for small business owners relocating from California.

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching! When are you moving?

[@MinusThePrevail]

How much were you paid for this? Also respect for not deleting/censoring all of us KC residents’ negative comments.

[@movingtokc]

I wish I got paid for this 😂

[@katievanluchene3917]

Very impressed by your questions and the Mayor's answers. Gave me new insight into why I'm proud of KC MO's future.

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching Katie 🙏🏽

[@dante5622]

I how much KC has grown as far as jobs and restaurants but don’t St Louis my Kansas City. 🇺🇸🔴🇺🇸🔴

[@movingtokc]

Thanks for watching Dante 🙏🏽

[@jeffwebb2966]

St. Louis has all of their sports teams downtown in a fun area tho, in mostly new stadiums.

[@meowijuana2322]

TOP BBQ in KC is as such: JOES SLAPS GATES ARTHUR BRYANTS Q39

[@HAWGS15]

when is he going to put a stop to the endless murders? never?

[@deathbycognitivedissonance5036]

It's a s.h. city. Poverty, violent crime, corruption, poor education outcomes, brain drain, no real manufacturing base, no tech base. KCMO is a dead end. Sadly. I'm a lifelong resident btw.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

Yea it’s a dump sadly

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Yes. Kansas City especially downtown is a soulless cesspool of decay and ghosts

[@movingtokc]

@RoseanneSeason1 you must not live here

[@IAMLASHAIE]

Hey Kyle! I was wondering if you could tell me if the Midland Lofts in the Power & Light district are a legitimate complex? It says that they don’t open till next month. But I am moving from out of state and was interested in them.

[@arobidy]

You didn't mention the rising crime at all. :(

[@movingtokc]

Every media outlet in the city has asked him about that. Not really my platform.

[@hoobyhoo]

​@movingtokc "not really your platform " is the lamest excuse for not doing a good thing maybe ever. Seriously? Are the tough issues not cool? Population decline.....does that account for the unhoused?

[@danielsweeney1498]

Great video Kyle!

[@movingtokc]

Appreciate you big guy 🙏🏽

[@Space_Cased]

Good interview, I respect Mayor Q more but @13:18, the river is not enjoyable bc when it floods, our mixed sewer system empties into it. Will be 40 years before I'll go there.

[@nut913]

6th in violent crime, my guess is he does not mention rectifying this.

[@SpaceSpiffin43]

Love mayor Lucas

[@ArachniusWebb]

I don't disagree with the building infrastructure, but the road resources in KC are clearly either too much to handle, or clearly being mishandled. I know he didn't build the city, but I would like to live in a city that didn't take federal loans while the federal budget is so negative

[@jackdetweiler3442]

Excited to watch this

[@davidjones8070]

The tough question might be what are you doing about the continual rise in crime in KC. This video paints a distorted view of the downtown area. You wouldnt catch me down there in the evening for anything. Lets face it your video is about attracting money to a dangerous city. I realize most cities have challenges and a positive outlook is always welcome but a reality check is in order here. Foremost the lack of safe parking is a huge issue. I went to a concert some years ago and had to walk miles to park in a lot that i ended up getting towed from with no signage. I had to pay $250 to a crooked tow service that was protected by KC Police. Im sure ill get ridiculed for saying this however its the truth. Ive lived south of KC all my life and all you have to do is watch the local news to see the problems this city has.

[@movingtokc]

You can find dozens of interviews from local media outlets where this question is asked. That’s not how I choose to use this platform. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

I know, people like this are promoting downtown KC trying to get people to move to a dangerous area. That’s what I’ve been saying for a while now. Ignorant people going to move to kcmo and regret it.

[@TheArchenteron]

I met Mayor Q at the Teamsters Local 41 stewards Christmas party. Nice guy! The Xmas party was at a casino and being the socially inept guy I am I remember asking "So, plan on doing any gambling while you're here, want to win big?" He gave me an awkward laugh and said "oh no! I'm just here to meet with you guys." I responded with "Oh that's right... you're the mayor... Right..." 😅😅😅

[@Gruesome420]

I really hope theres a continued push to make more and more affordable housing outside the main city. I would love to consder having a kid with my husband but even our one bedroom apartment takes most of our money we could save with. I suppose in that vein, even though I know it would piss a lot of people off, a rise in minimum wage here would help tremendously and actually encourage us to spend on what's local instead of whats the cheapest(or not spending at all). At this point, having a kid would be the worst financial decision to make for us, not to mention the kid would suffer for that. I assume most would agree if thats the case for many people, then something needs to be done to remedy that. Either way, I appreciate the work you put into this video.

[@mrrobotobrains]

Spending all our tax dollars on white pylons, reducing traffic from 2 lanes to 1, building off shoots so you're forced to parallel park, no Uber pickup spots so people are forced to get picked up in the driving lanes. Money spent on all this and the planning of it. Broadway seems to be in constant shambles.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

Although downtown has gained some population, the downtown loop has lost jobs over the last 20 years. It went from about 44K jobs to 34K jobs. There’s actually more jobs on 1 census tract in JOCO around the sprint campus than downtown kcmo. (the census tract is 2.7 square miles and downtown KC is 1 square miles)

[@movingtokc]

Cool

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

@@movingtokc thanks, I enjoyed the video

[@user-to7hd6bh2e]

It amazing that someone from a different state like Kansas commenting on Missouri things. Face it. The City Of Kansas City Missouri is Thriving. Jobs plus population of people still growing from The County On Up North Of The River and Everyone In the Metro claims KCMO Downtown their Downtown just look at Your Local commercials, Radio programs.So continue to come on over and spend money like you guys always do. The City Loves It.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

@@user-to7hd6bh2e I wouldn’t say kcmo is thriving. The city has more murders than St. Louis some years and the original city limits south of the river has a higher murder rate than St. Louis. It’s a decent place that’s overall a cheaper option and has less jobs than Johnson county. Much of kcmo keeps shrinking actually. That’s what happens after decades of white flight , Redlining and urban decay.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

@@user-to7hd6bh2e kcmo is also less dense and has higher single family housing rates than Johnson county cities like Overland Park and Lenexa

[@arturoalvarez1504]

Get rid of Lucas ...he has helped ruin kcmo...research crime !!

[@dogartoppenheimer]

Studio 2000 is not the same building as Roadhouse Ruby's. I think Joes KC in olathe is the old Roadhouse Rubys.....almost got it right guys

[@movingtokc]

Actually, I believe Roadhouse Rubys was at I35 and Santa Fe by Big Lots. Thanks for watching!

[@ryangeorge3982]

Wish we could bring back Sly James

[@GoSuMonSteR]

I remember him. What did you like about Sly James. Sly James is an incredible name. lol

[@arnoldziffel4943]

@@GoSuMonSteR Sly had a great story about walking the empty streets of downtown KC at night. He was a factor in making the streets busy again. Also, while crime may have been a problem then, I don’t remember KC striving to lead the nation in homicide rates year after year when Sly was around. Those were better times.

[@JohnNeo19]

Only thing that’s rising in Kansas City is rent and the homicide rate. Yet the mayor doesn’t want the people of KC to be able to exercise their constitutional rights to protect themselves from the violence.

[@frank13621]

Massive properties tax increases too.

[@mj_pacmanbolt5128]

This man is so smart he literally is solving problems and people aren’t even listening to him speak

[@joelstephenolaughlin1218]

i'm sure this billion dollar talk to keep our teams will age well.

[@arnoldziffel4943]

Yeah, aside from the bait and switch, I never understood what business we thought we had building a 2+ billion dollar stadium in midsized Kansas City. The lack of fiscal responsibility would have been astounding if we would have been dumb enough to say yes to that one.

[@hoobyhoo]

Why are we in a housing crisis with a fast growing homeless population?!!!!!!!!?!!

[@shanekc3738]

816 boyyyyyyzzz

[@shanekc3738]

This guy better not turn KC into a sanctuary city

[@kevinpace866]

how about those chiefs ❤️‍🔥💛

[@Potato-mu7nu]

Mark my words, chiefs will leave Missouri under Mr. Lucas watch.

[@rubberduck2.0]

He is about to sink KC with his new migrant plans! Get him out!!

[@GoSuMonSteR]

What are his plans when it comes to migrants? I'm confused.

[@duanewinters97]

The border crisis have seen what's been going on in Texas and New York and LA due to the border being open certain type of people are coming over here not good people terrorists cartels ect

[@ZandernotXanderrr]

Im assuming your family is from Europe, go back to wherever you came from Colonizer🤠

[@Potato-mu7nu]

​@@GoSuMonSteRmore laws similar to sanctuary cities like NY, CH, SF.

[@rubberduck2.0]

@commonuser-2554 he tried to turn KC in to a sanctuary city. Thank God he got shut down on that idea real quick

[@kingjames9120]

Worst mayor in Kansas city history 😒 hands down!

[@GoSuMonSteR]

Elaborate.

[@kingjames9120]

@@GoSuMonSteR illegal immigrants.

[@GoSuMonSteR]

@@kingjames9120 How is he responsible for illegal immigrants? That's a federal issue.

[@kingjames9120]

@@GoSuMonSteR whenever he interjected himself into that position. Educate yourself if you're going to comment.

[@brenreee]

@@kingjames9120that is more of a US issue but i still somewhat agree. i went to walmart and 3 workers didnt even know fucking english dude

[@flowbrandz316]

I live in KCMO, it's wildly subpar and Quinton Lucas is a typically vain and incompetent politician.... Not to mention a rulebreaker. I personally know a very well-connected person of power in the city who Lucas directly asked to break the law

[@HigherSocietyTDM]

Just came here to say that mayor Quentin sucks

[@movingtokc]

Congratulations 👍🏼

[@yaheem59]

Before I even watch this video, I just want to say Kansas is such a dog shit boring state….. Hopefully this video provides another perspective.

[@movingtokc]

Hopefully after watching you realized that this video isn’t about Kansas 😉

[@RoseanneSeason7]

What about Missouri?

[@smurxxx0910]

KC needs to build a wall 🧱